Macromolecule

Chitin

AMW:CHEM:050096

A linear polysaccharide of beta-1->4 linked units of ACETYLGLUCOSAMINE. It is the second most abundant biopolymer on earth, found especially in INSECTS and FUNGI. When deacetylated it is called CHITOSAN.

Biochemistry biochemical

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Chitin has parent Biopolymers

Chitosan has parent Chitin

Chitin has parent Polysaccharides

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